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Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Is It Wise to Bring a Child Into Our Warming World?

Having one fewer child can significantly impact environmental sustainability.
Climate change concerns are increasingly influencing family planning decisions.
NYC parents
fromtime.com
2 months ago

The Devastating History of Baby Relinquishment

Safe Haven Baby Boxes provide anonymous surrender for infants, but lack reliable data on their effectiveness and implications for women's rights.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Ellie Simmonds: Should I Have Children? review fails to properly tackle the stigma around disabled babies

The documentary explores emotional complexities surrounding disability and parental choices, highlighting love's transformative power in the face of fear and uncertainty.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Childlessness Is Not Selfishness

Not having children allows for more self-allocating choices and opportunities for generosity.
Women without children can choose where to direct their care and energy.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
3 months ago

Mom defends choice to RSVP 'no' to kids' birthday parties

Emily Oster defends her family's choice to skip children's birthday parties to prioritize family time, which she believes works best for them.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I love being a single mom. I can parent exactly how I want, and I get to focus entirely on my daughter.

Becoming a single mother allowed for more personal parenting freedom and focus on the child.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

Mom Praised For Not Putting Shorts Under Her Daughter's Dress

Many moms prioritize comfort and practicality, opting for shorts under dresses for young girls.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

More people are choosing to have pets over children, study reveals

Dog ownership is linked to declining birth rates, indicating changing priorities among couples.
fromVulture
3 months ago

Is The White Lotus Trying to Kill the Smoothie Industry?

The White Lotus season finale features a dangerous smoothie mishap that nearly endangers Lochlan Ratliff due to poor parenting and questionable choices.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Bonding and Donor Conception

Bonding transcends genetics in donor conception experiences.
Genetic loss doesn't inherently cause grief in donor conception.
Genetic connection preferences vary by sexual orientation and individual desires.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Formerly anti-vax parents on how they changed their minds: I really made a mistake'

Nikki Hill Johnson moved from vaccinating her first child to not vaccinating her subsequent children due to fear and misinformation from her community.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

I had kids early, hoping to be a young grandmother. Turns out, my kids may not want children.

Life plans can evolve unexpectedly, especially concerning family dynamics and individual aspirations.
Balancing personal goals with family responsibilities can lead to significant changes in relationships.
OMG science
fromThe Atlantic
6 months ago

Aspiring Parents Have a New DNA Test to Obsess Over

Genetic testing in IVF is enabling parents to select healthier embryos, reflecting a growing trend towards optimizing health at birth.
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

Nikki Glaser spent almost $100K to attend 22 Taylor Swift shows - here's why she says it was 'worth it'

Nikki Glaser, a dedicated fan of Taylor Swift, spent nearly $100,000 attending 22 Eras Tour shows, justifying the cost by comparing it to the expenses of raising a child.
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